
5373 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Highlights
- Above Ground Pool
- Solar Power System
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
- Forest View
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of August 2019Pure Joy in Happy Valley! Extensively remodeled in 2013 with many updates since. This 5 bedroom home & spacious detached 1 bedroom guest house make a perfect multi-generational or income property & is wonderful for those who want room to breathe. Equestrians, hobby farmers & tinkerers will love the 2 flat sunny acres & barn. Lounge by the pool & spa in privacy on warm days & soak in redwood views. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances & granite counters. Hardwood floors compliment open beams of the soaring ceilings which, along with ample windows and solar tubes, offer plenty of natural light. Endless off-street parking & sprawling outdoor living spaces are excellent for entertaining. For those who seek to be off-grid the home has solar & its own well & septic system. 10 min to Highway 17 & 20 min to the beach, downtown Santa Cruz/Capitola.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kroft & Hulsey Team
KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70000646 Listed on: 05/22/2019

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,529
Year Built
- Built in 1963
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 1 Carport Space
- Electric Gate
- Guest Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,911 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Forest Views
- Laundry in Utility Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
Pool
- Above Ground Pool
- Spa
- Fence Around Pool
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Propane
- Well
- Septic Tank
Additional Features
- 1.98 Acre Lot
- Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 100-121-01-000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $1,235,500 | Old Republic Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $1,350,000 | First American Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $489,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $988,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $736,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
Previous Owner | $1,420,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $123,100 | Unknown |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/08/2019 08/08/19 | Sold | $1,235,250 | -11.7% | $424 / Sq Ft |
06/01/2019 06/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/22/2019 05/22/19 | For Sale | $1,399,000 | +3.6% | $481 / Sq Ft |
08/14/2014 08/14/14 | Off Market | $1,350,000 | -- | -- |
08/13/2014 08/13/14 | Sold | $1,350,000 | +5.9% | $469 / Sq Ft |
07/15/2014 07/15/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/01/2014 07/01/14 | For Sale | $1,275,000 | +160.9% | $443 / Sq Ft |
05/28/2013 05/28/13 | Sold | $488,632 | -2.3% | $188 / Sq Ft |
05/26/2013 05/26/13 | For Sale | $500,000 | -- | $193 / Sq Ft |
05/23/2013 05/23/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $14,529 | $1,350,926 | $749,421 | $601,505 |
2023 | $14,627 | $1,298,468 | $720,320 | $578,148 |
2022 | $14,417 | $1,273,008 | $706,196 | $566,812 |
2021 | $13,998 | $1,248,047 | $692,349 | $555,698 |
2020 | $13,887 | $1,235,250 | $685,250 | $550,000 |
2019 | $16,177 | $1,454,479 | $775,722 | $678,757 |
2018 | $15,927 | $1,425,960 | $760,512 | $665,448 |
2017 | $15,602 | $1,398,000 | $745,600 | $652,400 |
2016 | $8,640 | $774,587 | $283,044 | $491,543 |
2015 | $5,665 | $500,657 | $278,792 | $221,865 |
2014 | $5,568 | $166,444 | $32,894 | $133,550 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Kroft & Hulsey Team
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Lisa Whitcomb
Lisa M. Whitcomb, Broker
(408) 489-2999
15 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2014
Lorraine Donner
Bailey Properties
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Sheri Barcus
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81753165

APN: 100-121-01-000
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